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WinLog32 - A Free Ham Radio Logger That Still Works
WinLog32 was the very first logging program I ever used after getting my amateur radio licence back in 2003. I thought it would be fun to download it again and see how well it still works today..?
This isn’t a polished tutorial or a review from someone who’s been using it for years. It’s simply a "follow along with me" video as I install it from scratch, connect it to my Kenwood, import over 40,000 QSOs and rediscover features I’d completely forgotten about!
If you’re looking for a free, lightweight logging program that will run happily on older computers, WinLog32 is still well worth a look.
We also take a quick look at how it compares with some of the other popular logging programs currently being used by the amateur radio community.
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00:00 Why revisit WinLog32?
00:31 Installation
00:52 Creating the first log
01:11 Rig control setup
02:18 CAT control working
02:52 Importing my old log
04:11 Import complete
04:50 Exploring the interface
06:08 Logging a test QSO
07:16 Looking around the menus
08:45 DXCC and reports
09:28 Net Control feature
10:09 Is WinLog32 still worth using?
10:20 Other logging software
11:50 Final thoughts
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New photos of the Xiegu G7250 reveal the rear connections on both the detachable control head and the 100-watt RF deck, giving us our clearest look yet at how this split-design HF and 6-meter SDR may actually be installed and operated. In this video, I examine the newly revealed ports, dual antenna connections, cooling system, power input, network-style connection, and several design choices that raise important questions about remote operation, accessories, and production readiness.
The Xiegu G7250 is an upcoming 100-watt HF and 6-meter software-defined radio built around Xiegu’s newer D-Core direct RF-sampling architecture. Preliminary information describes a separate RF unit and 7-inch touchscreen control head, coverage from approximately 0.5 to 30 MHz and 50 to 54 MHz, up to 100 watts on HF, and up to 90 watts on 6 meters. Announced modes include SSB, CW, AM, NFM, and digital operation.
Other preliminary features include adjustable DSP filtering, noise reduction, noise blanking, voice recording, CW message memories, spectrum and waterfall displays, network-based baseband streaming, and a built-in automatic antenna tuner with a stated matching range of 20 to 150 ohms. Xiegu has also advertised a receiver MDS of -138 dBm, a maximum transmit current near 25 amps, and tuning resolution down to 1 Hz. These specifications remain preliminary and may change before production.
The newly published rear-panel photos show the G7250 RF unit with two SO-239 antenna connectors, an Anderson Powerpole-style DC input, a chassis ground, a large cooling fan, a four-pin accessory connector, two RCA-style connectors, a DB9 connector, and an RJ45 network-style jack. The photos also reveal more of the rear of the detachable control head.
The RJ45 jack strengthens Xiegu’s claim that the head and RF deck use Ethernet hardware, but it still does not prove that the connection is IP-routable or compatible with ordinary network switches, routers, VPNs, or internet remote operation. RJ45 is now visually confirmed. Worldwide network control is not.
Several port functions also remain unclear. We do not yet know which connections carry control data, audio, baseband I/Q, accessory signals, keying, or power for the control head. The dual antenna connectors suggest selectable antenna routing, but the available photos do not yet explain how those ports are assigned or switched.
The rear-panel design also looks noticeably prototype-like. The exposed metal chassis, limited labeling, large fan, and mixture of RCA, DB9, four-pin, and RJ45-style connections leave practical questions about installation, cable management, noise, thermal performance, and production fit and finish. The final retail radio may differ from the prototype shown.
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Calling CQ on FT8 but getting no replies? In this video, I work through the most common causes and how you can fix them.
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